British Dietetic Association Confirms Plant-Based Diet 'Can Support Healthy Living At All Ages'

The organization has joined forces with The Vegan Society to advise on healthy eating

Plant-based diets are becoming increasingly recognized for their health benefits

Yet another major organization has joined the list of groups confirming that a plant-based diet can be healthy at any stage of life.

The British Dietetic Association - one of the UK’s longest-standing organizations representing dietetics and nutrition - has signed an official document supporting this position.

It has also renewed its memorandum of understanding with The Vegan Society to this effect.

Relationship

According to a spokesperson for The Vegan Society: "The memorandum is building upon the existing working relationship between us and the BDA and the previous agreement about vegan diets in 2014.

"By combining their strengths, we are both committed to bringing reliable information on plant-based nutrition to every community in the UK."

'Valuable resource'

Heather Russell, Dietitian at The Vegan Society, said: "The Vegan Society is respected by vegans around the world and the nutrition pages on our website are a valuable resource that many people rely on.

"The BDA is one of the foremost providers of evidence-based information in the practice of dietetics and by collaborating with them, The Vegan Society wishes to reaffirm itself as not just an authority on veganism, but also on vegan nutrition.

'Working relationship'

Andy Burman, Chief Executive at BDA, added: "We are pleased to have renewed this memorandum with The Vegan Society so that we can continue our positive working relationship.

"It is important that people choosing to eat a vegan diet can get the right advice from the right sources, and know to visit a dietitian for advice on tailoring their nutrition and diet.

"The BDA will continue to work with The Vegan Society to promote this message."

Information

The document states the BDA and The Vegan Society will work together 'to show that it is possible to follow a well-planned, plant-based, vegan-friendly diet that supports healthy living in people of all ages'.

The organizations will also 'promote reliable, evidence-based advice on a healthy vegan diet to members of the public, services users and medical professionals'.

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